In a recent revelation, Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, shed light on the reason behind Charles Leclerc’s tense exchanges over the team radio during the Hungarian Grand Prix. It appears that a radio issue plagued Leclerc’s communication with his race engineer, Xavier Padros, leading to the frustration heard on the airwaves. This was not the
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The Hungarian Grand Prix proved to be a trying weekend for the Ferrari Formula 1 team, as team principal Fred Vasseur candidly admitted that they “made too many mistakes” during the challenging race in Budapest. Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz faced setbacks, hindering their chances for a more favourable outcome. Leclerc, who started the
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Carlos Sainz was given a new nickname ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, by ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle. Brundle was busy conducting his traditional grid walk when he came across the Ferrari driver on the grid, who he called “Carlito”. The nickname caught Sainz by surprise, although he seemed to
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Charles Leclerc has been highlighted as the man to fill the shoes of seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is expected to extend his stay with Mercedes well beyond the end of the 2023 season, when his current contract expires. Speculation has still been circling, as a concrete deal has yet to materialise between Hamilton
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has voiced his concern after a challenging qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, emphasising the urgent need for the team to improve their performance. Leclerc secured the sixth position on the grid at the Hungaroring, with Ferrari trailing behind the dominant cars of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, the
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Charles Leclerc says he is excited about the Hungarian Grand Prix – because Budapest is one of his favourite cities on the F1 calendar. The Monegasque driver says that the capital of Hungary has “very good restaurants.” Leclerc is in desperate need of a comeback performance following his dismal 9th-placed finish at the British GP.
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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has refuted rumours of his interest in signing Williams driver Alex Albon, as he puts off discussions with his current drivers. Carlos Sainz, currently without a contract for 2025, expressed his understanding and said he prioritises Ferrari’s current challenges over driver negotiations. Amidst the speculation surrounding his future, Alex Albon
MoreAhead of a new qualifying format on Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has admitted that “jeopardy” isn’t good for Formula 1, with the new format set to throw up several surprises. Qualifying on Saturday will feature a format never seen before, as a different compound will be used in each part of
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Charles Leclerc claimed top Ferrari honours on Saturday in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, after securing sixth on the grid. The Monegasque’s qualifying session was by no means anything special, as he wasn’t actually the top Ferrari-powered driver. That honour went to Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu, who’ll be starting alongside Leclerc at the Hungaroring
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As Carlos Sainz and compatriot Fernando Alonso gear up for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Spanish Formula 1 driver has expressed his immense pride for Spain’s sporting exports. Despite the pressures of the current season and Ferrari’s struggles, Sainz has been performing brilliantly, outshining his high-profile teammate Charles Leclerc. While Sainz has not added to
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